It isn't easy for advisers to illustrate financial concepts for clients, but Carl Richards does just that
An eye-opening analysis of the “distributions” of nontraded REITs sold exclusively by David Lerner Associates Inc. shows that the REITs' property investments largely underperformed the level required to pay promised dividends to investors
Paying for college is a big load for clients.To ease the burden, many enroll in 529 plans. But not all 529s are created equal. Here are the states with the worst college-savings plans. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110711&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=711009999&Ref=PH>Penn State the most expensive public university &raquo;</a> | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20110630&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=630009999&Ref=PH>The 10 priciest private colleges &raquo;</a>
Pending 3% withholding levy shot down in rare unanimous vote
Two states, New Jersey and Maryland, levy both estate and inheritance taxes
Bank of America Corp., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co. were among 13 banks and mortgage lenders accused in a so-called whistleblower lawsuit of charging military veterans illegal fees to refinance home loans.
The IRS is giving broker-dealers a chance to come clean on classifying independent contractors, but firms that fess up will take on the increased cost of following the letter of the law.
A bill in California bill that would punish firms for misclassifying employees as independent contractors was amended to lighten the compliance burden for broker-dealers.
For advisers to the super-rich, devising their clients' investment strategies is no longer enough. Increasingly, they must protect wealthy families from themselves. <br><a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20111109&Category=FREE&ArtNo=110909910&Ref=PH><b><i>IN Extra</b></i> 10 sketches every wealthy client should see &raquo;</a>
Finra continues to focus on nontraded real estate investment trusts
Patrick Evershed, a former New Star Asset Management Holdings Inc. fund manager, was bullied by company founder John Duffield, who called him a “criminal” and a “moron,” according to Mr. Evershed's lawyer
Sapient Private Wealth Management, a fee-based investment adviser in Eugene, Ore., last week joined Focus Financial Partners LLC, marking the eighth transaction completed by Focus this year
In many columns, I have examined the choices available on custodial technology platforms, either built or under construction
The Securities and Exchange Commission engaged in an unprecedented crackdown on investment advisers over the past year, contributing to an overall surge in agency enforcement
Greek contagion would likely take down the banking systems of several eurozone nations; ball's in your court, Germany
The demise of Jon Corzine's brokerage shows little has changed in how the former Goldman boss -- or Wall Street itself -- do business since the demise of Lehman Brothers. Author William D. Cohan weighs in.
SIPC files suit against MF Global claiming brokerage can't pay clients
Before they march down the aisle, engaged couples rarely discuss who'll pay the electric bill or how much to save once the knot is tied. Maybe they should.
Fed's tougher capital tests could throw a spanner into the works for buybacks as well
